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The 4 Reasons Your Baby Wakes Up Too Early!

Do you have a baby or toddler who is waking up early in the morning? By early, I mean before 6 am. Anything after 6 am is fair game. Based on a human’s circadian rhythm, we can expect that babies and toddlers will wake up anywhere between 6 and 7 am. 5:00 am and 4:30 am are pushing that limit and our patience.
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
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Should I Wake My Baby to Preserve a Schedule?

Your child is sleeping so soundly! Maybe too soundly?? Anxiety starts to kick in, should you wake your baby if she’s sleeping too long? Should I wake my baby to preserve a schedule?
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
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Wake to Sleep to Sleep in Longer!

Here’s a technique that can help you shift your baby’s wake up time. Have you heard of “wake to sleep”? It’s a technique coined by the Baby Whisperer, Tracy Hoagg, or at least that’s where I heard of it.
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
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Why has my 13 month old toddler been waking up at 5am? A case study

I recently worked with a family who was stuck in a rut with 13 month old waking at 5am.
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
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Is your baby waking up “too” early?

Is your baby waking up too early for you? Other wise known as the “early wake up” or EWU. Its important to realize that most babies tend to wake up somewhere between 6:00 and 7:00 am due to their circadian rhythm and the sun. EWU really count as anything before 6 am.
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
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The 12 Month Sleep Regression: Signs, Causes and What can you do

I'm going to explain 12-month sleep regression, why it happens and what can you do about itit. Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
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Dealing with Colic: Tips for Soothing Your Fussy Baby

Here are some tips to help soothe your colicky baby and get through this challenging time: 1. Check for hunger or wet diaper - Often the simple solution of feeding or changing the baby can help. Crying can be the first sign your baby is hungry
Dr. Sarah Mitchell